Upcoming Library Programs...

 

 

Family Movie Night showing The Pagemaster - Wednesday, February 8th at 6:00 p.m.

If you would like something fun to do mid -week, why not come by the library with your family and watch the Pagemaster.  The story centers around a cowardly boy who buries himself in accident statistics finding himself in a strange library when trying  to escape a storm.  Once there, he finds himself transformed into an animated illustration by the Pagemaster. He has to work through obstacles from classic books, with the help of characters from those books to return to real life.  In the process the boy discovers a love for books.

A nice way to spend the evening, plus refreshments will be served!  See you there.  As a precursor to the show, at story time on Tuesday February 7 at 3:30pm, Miss Mary will be reading portions from the novelization of the movie

Practice Downloading Books- Saturday, February 11th at 1:00 p.m.

Are you excited  about the idea of downloading books, but are not sure how to navigate your way around the web site?  We will hold a practice session to work on it together.  Please bring your laptop or electronic device, for this hands on excursion into the world of electronic and downloadable books.

 

Rescheduled Evening Story time - Thursday, February 16th, at 6:30 p.m. - Penguin Party

Penguins are the topic this evening at the library.  Stories will revolve around this fascinating and unique bird, plus there will be an igloo making  craft and snacks as well.  Come in out of the cold, and enjoy a night time trip to the library, bring a friend.

 

New Hampshire Author Tom Jarvis,  Tuesday, February 21st at 7:00 p.m.

Tom Jarvis is the author of  the suspense novel, Train of Consequences, recipient of the prestigious Reader's Choice, Editor's Choice, and Rising Star awards.  He is also a paralegal and the singer of the band, Craving Chaos.  He currently lives in New Hampshire and will be joining us to discuss his book and the writing process.  This book is suitable for young adults (16 and up) and will be available at the library to read before hand or purchase at the event.  This is a great opportunity for young authors (16 and up)  to meet someone  who has gone through the process.

 

Book Group - Last Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

 

The book group will be reading Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson this month.  They will meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 7pm to discuss it. Copies are available at the library.

 

 

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The Griffin Free Public Library now offers passes to the Canterbury Shaker Village and The Fells, courtesy of the Friends of the Library. 
 

The Fells is one of New England's finest examples of an early 20th-century summer estate. Take an historic guided tour of the 22-room Colonial Revival summer home of John Milton Hay; stroll the length of the 100-foot Perennial Border; discover the Old Garden, hidden behind masses of rhododendron; and admire the view of Lake Sunapee from the formal Rose Terrace and renowned hillside Rock Garden where a brook trickles to a Japanese water lily pool. The Fells; Historic estate and gardens on Lake Sunapee  456 Route 103A, Newbury, New Hampshire

Canterbury Shaker Village, Inc., is an internationally-known non-profit museum founded in 1969 to preserve the heritage of the Canterbury Shakers. Designated as a National Historic Landmark for its architectural integrity and significance, the Village has 25 restored original Shaker buildings, 4 reconstructed Shaker buildings, and 694 acres of forests, fields, gardens, nature trails, and mill ponds under permanent conservation easement. Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury NH 03224, 603-783-9511